Protective Service Jobs Pay in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.36 – $24.60
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,509 – $51,160
How much do Protective Service Jobs make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$19.96/hr
Range: $19.01 – $20.91
Annual Rate
$41,509
Range: $39,533 – $43,486
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.48/hr
Range: $22.36 – $24.60
Annual Rate
$48,834
Range: $46,509 – $51,160
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.00/hr
Range: $25.71 – $28.29
Annual Rate
$56,159
Range: $53,485 – $58,834
Protective Service Jobs job description
Protective Service Jobs professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

